Welcome to The Kurty D Show, a podcast presenting unique perspectives shaping the world. Each week showcases conversations and stories of personal fulfillment and overcoming what life throws your way. In this episode, Kurt welcomes Shira Lazar, Founder & CEO of the Emmy Nominated digital media brand, What's Trending. In this episode, Kurt and Shira talk about what’s trending in the digital creator space, Shira’s thoughts on building an online brand, and what wellness means to her.
What we covered:
00:53– Kurt welcomes to the show, Shira Lazar, who shares her background as a content creator
08:42 – Projects Shira is working on currently and how she maintains such a positive attitude
14:31 – Being authentic and true to oneself
20:37 – What Shira has learned about herself throughout life’s journey
26:22 – The Platinum Rule
29:21 – Advice Shira would give to aspiring content creators
33:48 – Current trends in the creator space
50:30 – The one band Shira would go see play live if she could
52:40 – Kurt thanks Shira for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with Shira
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Tweetable Quotes:
“Little did I know at the time that my passion and curiosity would be the thing that would continue into something bigger.”
“I love the ‘Platinum Rule,’ which is ‘Treat others how they want to be treated.’”
“Whenever you have that foundational understanding of yourself and why you’re doing something, it supports you as you continue.”
“You can play more when you have a plan.”
“People that can mastermind businesses around a creator and creativity I think there’s more of that that is needed.”
“In the end, what’s really special about who you are is you.”
“To be clear, I’m not necessarily always smiles and rainbows. I do cry. I have many fears and self-doubts. I always encourage and try to be someone that’s not gonna be necessarily always happy, but I feel like I’m fortunate that I’m naturally a happy person. I try to be a positive break and reminder in someone’s day.”
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